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REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1965
The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular
session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above
date at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Siokos in the chair.
Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, and Smith
answered the roll call.
Mr. Bill Walker, representing Lynwood Lions Club, presented
'!~" the Mayor with a White Cane in connection with the club's
''White Cane Day" and requested the Mayor to proclaim
Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9, 1965 as White Cane
Day in the City of Lynwood. Mayor Siokos stated that
such a proclamation would be issued.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council-
man Duncan, that the minutes of the meeting of September
21, 1965, be approved as written. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-82 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 65-82
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands
THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE-
FORE.'' was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith,
seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be
adopted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing - sale
"~ time fixed for the public hearing on the City's intention of Wright Rd.
to sell one parcel of surplus land described below, the property
Clerk presented affidavits of posting and publishing
notices as required by law:
That portion of the Rancho San Antonio in the City of
Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of California
and that portion of Lot 4 of Downey and Hellman Tract
as per map recorded in Book 3, page 31 of Miscellaneous
Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los
Angeles County described as follows;
Beginning at the intersection of the southerly line of
Lot ~ of the Downey and Hellman Tract with the easterly
line of Wright Road, 50 feet wide; thence south 83048'03"
east along said southerly line of Lot 4, a distance of
10.72 feet; thence north 15°08'32" west 435.30 feet;
thence north 6°02'15'' east 361.53 feet; thence south
12°36'51" east 226.92 feet; thence south 16°20'53"
east 141.87 feet; thence south 18°59'40' east 344.62
feet; thence south 16°30'00" east 81.27 feet; thence
south 74°51'26" west 158.51 feet to the easterly line
of Wright Road; thence north 15°08'34" west along
said easterly line of Wright. Road 24.51 feet to the
point of beginning.
The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing
to protest the sale of said land. There was no response.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council-
man Smith, that the hearing be concluded and the City
proceed with the sale of said land as directed in
Resolution of Intention No. 65-74.
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Hearing -
sale of
Wright Rd.
property
Roll Call:
.Ayes: Councilmen
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS
Ord. 783 ORDINANCE N0. 783 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
increasing LYWNOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 31.5,.--3i.6, 31.9, 31.10, 31.15,
water rates 31.17, 31.20, 31.21, 31.25 OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE LYNWOOD
CITY CODE." was presented for second reading. It was
moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that further reading be waived. All members
voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the
second time, finally passed, and published as required by
law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord. amend- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ing garbage LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 15.20 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE
& rubbish ESTABLISHING COLLECTION FEES FOR THE COLLECTION OF
collection GARBAGE AND RUBBISH." was presented for first reading.
rates first It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
read Smith, that further reading be waived. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Ord.
establishing
M-2 zone
for Jorgen-
sen Steel Co
Alameda
Annex #7
carried.
An ordinance entitled:
N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE
AND THE ADOPTION OF AN
WHICH IS A PART OF SAID
.for first reading. It
seconded by Councilman
All members voting aye,
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES
AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP
ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented
was moved by Councilman Duncan,
Smith, that further reading be waived.
the Mayor declared the motion
It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman
Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the
first time and passed to the second reading.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Passarelli A letter was presented from E. L. Passarelli appealing the
variance decision of the Planning Commission in denying his request
appeal for change of zone from R-1 to R-3 of Lots .189, 190, 191,
hearing set Tract 5456. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 307).
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It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
McMillan, that the matter be set for public hearing before
the City Council on November 2, 1965.
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Roll Call: Passarelli
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. variance
Noes: None. appeal
Absent: Noneo hearing set
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Mr. Passarelli was in the audience and Mayor Siokos informed
him that a hearing would be held on hi.s appeal on November
2, 1865, at 7:30 p.m.
A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue, Letter from
"~ was presented in which Mr. Fullerton expressed concern Glen Fullerto
'{ about the poor sound amplification in the Council Chambers. concerning
sound ampli-
After discussion of means of improving the amplification, fication in
it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded "by Councilman Council
Duncan, that Mr. Fullerton's letter be accepted and filed. Chambers
All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion
carried.
A letter from Senator Thomas H. Kuchel was presented in
which he acknowledged receipt of the resolution adopted
by the City Council favoring the Lower Colorado River
Basin Project Act. The letter stated that hearing had
not yet been scheduled but that the Senator is following
the testimony presented to the House of Representatives
Sub-committee on Irrigation and Reclamation and that he
is hopeful that a good bill will develop. It was moved
by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman McMillan,
that Senator Kuchel's letter be accepted and filed.
Letter from
Senator
Kuchel
regarding
adoption of
Lower Colorad
River Basin
Project Act
A letter from the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles Letter from
County was presented in which the Board explained that Board of
an order has been adopted approving a plan to increase Supervisors
the accessibility of Deputy Registrar of Voters informing Cit
throughout the County by providing permanent voter Council of
registration centers at County and district fire permanent
stations in unincorporated areas and providing space voter reg.
in public libraries in order that voter registration centers
centers can be maintained on a regularly scheduled
basis .
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by
Councilman Duncan, that the communication be
accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The 1866 extension of agreement with the Southern Southern Calif
California Humane Society for the enforcement of the Humane Society
City's animal regulation ordinance was presented for agreement for
the Council's approval. pound service
extended.
Councilman McMillan questioned the method of handling
complaints concerning dogs and it was explained that the
citizen can either call the pound directly or complain
to the Police Department. In either case the complaint
will be acted upon by the Humane Society.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council-
man McMillan, that the Council approve the extension
~..., of the agreement and authorize its execution on behalf
of the City.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Curtale A request of James Curtale, 6694 Sequoia Drive, Buena Park,
special for a special permit to conduct the business of auto
permit wrecking at 11660 Louise Avenue, Lynwood, was presented.
granted for The Clerk stated that the necessary occupancy permit has
auto wreck- been approved by the Building Department and Fire Department
ing yard at and the use proposed is a permitted use at that address
11660 Louise which is in an M-2 zone. The Police Department's
investigative report was also presented which stated that
the Police Department investigation revealed nothing
detrimental to Mr. Curt ale's ability to operate a
wrecking yard.
Councilman McMillan asked if the Council had any authority
to deny such a request because of the nature of the business.
City Attorney stated that the business proposed is a permitted
use in an M-2 zone ar~d that the permit could not be denied on the
grounds that a junk yard could not be operated at that
location.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said special
permit be granted.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
There followed considerable discussion of ways and means
of possible up-grading of M zone uses.
Byork City Clerk stated that Los Angeles County has requested
appointed to that a member be appointed to the County Library Advisory ~*+
Co. Library Council to replace the late John Ham. It was moved by
Advisory Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that
Council Councilman Byork be appointed to the County Library
Advisory Council. All members voting aye, the Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Report on The Manager presented Planning Commission Resolution
denial of 311 which denied the request of Olin K. and Frances
variance I. McClure for variance to permit a deviation of side
P. C. Res. yard requirements of Section 5.03 of Ordinance No. 570
311 on Lot 901, Tract 3172, as per plot plan on file.
The Manager stated that the variance request was filed
to satisfy certain F.H.A. loan requirements which were
met by the writing of a letter to the Federal Housing
Administration, therefore, the variance was no longer
needed.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by
Councilman Duncan, that the City Council concur in the
action of the Planning Commission. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Garbage & The Manager presented a proposed garbage and rubbish
rubbish collection contract with C. V. Disposal Company as
collection per Specifications 1965-G for the period commencing
contract November 1, 1865, to October 31, 1970, at an initial
approved rate of $10,278.70; .monthly payments are to be adjusted
at six (6) month intervals as provided in the speci-
fications. The Manager recommended approval of the
garbage and rubbish collection contract.
It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by
Councilman Smith, that the City Council concur in the
recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the
execution of said agreement.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The City Manager presented a report on needed repairs for
deteriorating sections of curb and gutter in various
,~" locations in the City, and stated that $15,500 was
ii allocated in the Capital Budget for this project. He
'~ ' presented a map indicating the areas of first priority
for these repairs. The Manager recommended that the
City Council approve a call for bids for the reconstruction
and repair of various concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks
and approaches to be received in the City Clerk's office
no later than 10:00 a.m. on November 12, 1965, at an
estimated cost for the work of $12,030.
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations
of the City Manager and authorize the call for bids
for the repair project.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
The Manager stated that as requested by the City Council,
further studies have been made of Bullis Road lighting
and it has been learned that the Edison Co. has recently
initiated a new program of supplying all-night street
lighting at a reduced rate. On the new rate schedule,
the total cost of increasing all the present lights on
Bullis Road to 7000 lumens would be $1800 per year,
an increase of $575 over our present cost of $1225
per year. Studies have also been made of traffic
signals at Bullis Road and Carlin, and at Cedar Avenue.
Radar signs have been ordered and additional traffic
speed signs have been placed in an attempt to reduce
traffic problems on Bullis Road.
The report also stated that other cities have already
ordered the new Edison installations and in response
to an inquiry from Councilman McMillan, the Manager
stated that it would be approximately ninety days
before a pilot project can be completed on Bullis
Road in Lynwood.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Councilman Duncan suggested that more consistent
speed limits be established for various streets in
the City.
Councilman McMillan stated that during the time that
the high school closes, the pedestrian traffic is so
heavy that a serious vehicle traffic problem results
..-- and asked that an investigation be made to see what
can be done to alleviate this problem.
The Manager stated that an investigation of the
situation would be made.
Councilman Smith asked what can be done to accomplish
landscaping along the freeway. The Manager Mated
that some time ago an ordinance to provide fpr such
Garbage &
rubbish
collection
contract
approved
Bid call
approved for
concrete
repair pro j .
Report on
Bullis Road
Lighting
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Complaints landscaping and removal of billboards was adopted and
about the that enforcement of the ordinance would be investigated.
quality of
the water Mrs. Inez Marks, 11050 Benwell Drive, addressed the
Council to complain about the quality of the water in
her area and the low water press.ureo Mrs. Marks
requested that further efforts be made to improve the
quality of the water. The City Manager stated that
with the completion of the water. reservoir, the water
pressure would be increased.
M.rs. Kattie Ormiston addressed the Council to complain
about the quality of the water.
Mr. Martini, 10760 Alexander, addressed the Council
concerning the operation of junk yards in the City.
In connection with the curb and gutter improvement
project, he complained of the lack of curb and sidewalk
at the corner of Alexander and Imperial Highway. He
was informed that the curb is the City's responsibility
and the sidewalk is the responsibility of the adjacent
property owner.
Mr~ Bill Lomas addressed the Council to inquire how
the number of Councilmen is determin ed. He was
informed that as a General Law City, the number of
five is established by State law.
Rokos asks Mr. Jerry Rokos, 1221'7 Bullis Road, addressed the Council
that signals to commend them for the steps being taken for the
on L.B. Blvd improvement of Bullis Road. He also asked if it would be
be economically possible to synchronize the signals on Long
synchronized Beach Boulevard and post the street that "signals are
set for 30 m.p.h." He was informed that this was possible
but that the signals on Long Beach B oulevard are worn
and needed repairs are being made.
ADJOURN
It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman
Smith, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting
aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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APPROVE OCTOBER 19, 1865
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Mayor of the City f Lynwood
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